Adjunct History Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

Employees are hired on an "As Needed" basis, with local salary in accordance with documented academic credentials and/or educational experience, and not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. All exceptions must be approved by the Vice President for Instruction.

Salary:
Local Salary Schedule (based on credentials and area of assignment)

Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – M.S./M.A. $1,683 per 3‑credit course;
Academic Adjuncts (3 hrs.) – Ph.D./Ed.D. $1,836 per 3‑credit course.

• Instruction:
  Adhere to all requirements regarding Blackboard, posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments, and test dates.
• Adhere to and teach from current job‑relevant course syllabi and training plan.
• Supplement lectures and demonstrations with multimedia materials.
• Demonstrate to students the safe use of each piece of equipment used in the training plan.
• Include safety, health, and fire prevention as an integral part of instruction.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Supervise students and maintain discipline in class, lab, and shop.
• Develop laboratory projects that enable students to relate theory to practical application through laboratory assignments.
• Distribute a current syllabus at the beginning of each term containing objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule of activities, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations systematically to determine and assess students' progress.
• Implement a system of recording student progress (e.g., progress charts, Blackboard or equivalent LMS).
• Teach and demand good work habits from students.
• Submit to the department chair and supervising administrators a plan to be followed during any absence.
• Communicate students' progress to students and appropriate personnel by established guidelines.
• Supervise students in cooperative educational settings (when applicable).
• Respond to students' requests promptly, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
• Follow all regulations regarding online instruction (when applicable).
• Facilitate instructional methodologies for programs requiring "industry chemicals/products".
• Maintain permanent rolls and accurate attendance of students.
• Submit attendance reports on time.
• Follow the state and institution's grading system.
• Submit grades each term for each student by the due date.
• Submit forms to the registrar when changes occur in students' status.
• Assist students in submitting the required documents for graduation.
• Participate in departmental orientation.
• Communicate announcements as directed by the administration.
• Follow institutional and system policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Adhere to FERPA regulations and report any known violations.
• Adhere to ADA accommodation requirements when presented with official documentation.

For the Academic Division (Language, Health & Physical Education/Science, Math, Social Science, Business): applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree including 18 graduate semester hours (27 graduate quarter hours) in the teaching discipline.

• Online application via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Official transcripts.
• A current resume.
• Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing employment dates and job titles on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made.
• Written request to delay submission or work‑experience verification from a current employer if necessary.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND BE PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHS.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion is excluded on the basis of race, color,…